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Jun 11, 2026 07:30 AM
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2Q 2026 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP)
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CHAP Satisfaction Survey Reminder; Collective Impact Approach; Table Topics; Vote on Co-design Recommendation; Community Announcements and Sharing
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('CHNA', 'co-design', 'mental health', 'Health', 'key', 'addiction')
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May 13, 2026 12:00 PM
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PossAbilities: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
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This presentation will cover the rich history of PossAbilities and the mission at hand.
PossAbilities creates opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to
contribute to and connect with the community. A mission that has stayed strong and
consistent, which leads us to our vision for the future: the Achievement Hub.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'transit', 'key', 'community engagement')
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May 13, 2026 10:00 AM
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Rochester Area Housing Alliance May 2026
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Welcome & Greeting – Partner Spotlight; Introduction to Two Discovery Square; Update: Q1 Real Estate Stats;
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('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key')
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Apr 23, 2026 07:00 PM
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HOUSING THE UNHOUSED ROCHESTER HOUSING UPDATE FORUM
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Update on Any Path Home with Courtney Dugstad; MICAH- Introduction to housing initiatives by MICAH; Perspectives on Homelessness in Rochester
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('Housing', 'key', 'Homelessness')
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Apr 14, 2026 10:00 AM
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Apr 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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Raising Kids in a Digital World, with a presentation and conversation facilitated by Jodi Dworkin, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota.
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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Apr 09, 2026 08:00 AM
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Lifestyle Medicine Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala 2026
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Discover the root causes of preventable and reversible chronic diseases
• Learn practical strategies for lifelong health and well-being
• Engage in hands-on activities like "Walk With A Doc," meditation, and stretching
sessions
• Enjoy plant-based meals featuring recipes from expert presenters
• Expand your healthy network
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('lotus', 'health', 'openbeam', 'key', 'Health')
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Apr 08, 2026 12:00 PM
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When Transportation Choice Expands, What Becomes Possible?
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This presentation will explore the City of Rochester’s and Destination Medical
Center’s adopted mode shift goals and discuss how transportation demand
management (TDM) can help achieve them.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'transit', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Mar 17, 2026 09:00 AM
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Lotus Health Foundations at Kiwanis Day Maker
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Lifestyle medicine, Healthy Living: Food, Immunity, and Cancer: How Lifestyle Choices Protect Your Body
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('lotus', 'Kiwanis', 'Health/Wellness', 'key')
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Mar 13, 2026 04:30 PM
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RALC Mural Night
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Through a partnership with the University of Minnesota, we are excited to host Artist Mindset Week (March 9-March 13) at the Rochester ALC! Ten professional artists will be traveling in from all over Minnesota
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('mental health', 'art', 'UMR', 'key', 'Education')
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Mar 12, 2026 07:30 AM
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1Q 2026 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP)
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2024 -2026 Community Health
Improvement Plan (CHIP) Updates
Derrick Fritz, CHAP Coordinator3. Mental Health Clubhouse Model Laura Sutherland, SE MN Adult Mental Health
Initiative and Michelle Cross, Community Member. Overdose Spike Response Team Abby Tricker, OCPHS5. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group6. Community Announcements and Sharing
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('CHNA', 'mental health', 'Health', 'key', 'addiction')
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Mar 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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Unlocking Potential: Lowering barriers, creating new pathways, and empowering emerging developers
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This presentation will review an evaluation report by the Greater Minnesota Housing
Fund (GMHF) of Minnesota's efforts from 2021–2025 to pair Emerging Developer
Programs with Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) Preservation
initiatives.
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('city', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'Housing', 'key', 'community engagement')
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Mar 11, 2026 10:00 AM
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Rochester Area Housing Alliance March 2026
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Any Path Home Overview; TABLE Initiative Overview; Legislative Update – Minnesota Housing Partnership; $1.5 Million Coalition NOFA Released
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('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key')
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Mar 10, 2026 10:00 AM
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Mar 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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Our March meeting will focus on RPS Student and Family Wellbeing, with a presentation by Koni Grimsrud, RPS Director of Student Wellbeing, and Sarah Clarke, RPS Coordinator of Mental Health. They will share an overview of the programs, staff positions, initiatives, and resources currently supporting RPS students and families.
We will also include brief highlights from RPS Family Engagement and share relevant announcements.
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'mental health', 'health', 'key', 'Education')
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Mar 03, 2026 06:00 PM
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Town Hall: Using Advanced Technology in Policing
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Mayor Norton Partners with Rochester Police Department to Host Town Hall on Advanced
Policing Technology
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('public safety', 'key', 'governance')
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Feb 15, 2026 02:30 PM
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Chinese New Year Celebration Gala
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Chinese New Year Celebration Gala is a primary annual event of gathering in Rochester Chinese community. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the biggest Chinese holiday, carry forward the Chinese culture and promote the merge with the multiple cultures in Rochester. Usually there are about 600 people attending this event, including Chinese and other ethnics.
Stage shows will feature many exciting performances such as singing, dancing, poems, sketch, dramas, instrument playing, and more, mostly with Chinese cultural and artistic style. During the stage show time, we will also have lottery to have some surprising prizes.
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('diversity', 'culture', 'Diversity', 'key')
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Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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When Calendars Reflect Community Faith, Equity, and Public Education
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Are you seeking to enhance engagement in your school or organization? Discover
how Hopkins Public Schools broke down barriers to full participation by creating and
adopting an equitable calendar.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Feb 11, 2026 10:00 AM
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Rochester Area Housing Alliance Feb 2026
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Topics include: Natural Gas Franchise Fee --The City of Rochester is looking at whether to create a natural gas franchise fee. This fee could help fund programs that support the community and help the City make smart, long-term investments.
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('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key')
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Feb 03, 2026 10:00 AM
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Feb 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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Our focus for February is Supporting Parent, Caregiver, Family, and Staff Wellbeing: an Experiential Workshop,
presented by Haeli Gerardy. Haeli is the Family Engagement Specialist and Certified Parenting Coach at Fernbrook,
which is a partner with RPS School-Linked Mental Health.
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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Jan 27, 2026 09:30 AM
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Jan 2026 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting
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Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
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Jan 14, 2026 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Rochester Cultural Center
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The Rochester Cultural Center is a premier adult daycare facility dedicated to serving
the diverse needs of our community. Our mission is to provide a safe and stimulating social
environment that fosters a sense of belonging and prolongs the lives of our clients. By offering
a wide range of activities and programs, we aim to promote physical, emotional, and cognitive
well-being among our participants.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Jan 14, 2026 10:00 AM
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Rochester Area Housing Alliance Jan 2026
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Topics include: 2025 End of Year Real Estate Stats Review; Olmsted County and Rochester Highlights; Coalition 2025 Investments & Impact
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('RAF', 'Housing', 'housing', 'key')
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Jan 13, 2026 10:00 AM
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Jan 2026 RPS Family Engagement
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RPS 5Essentials Survey; Helping Students Thrive: Supporting Positive Behavior Together
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('RPS', 'education', 'diversity', 'key', 'Education')
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Jan 08, 2026 07:15 AM
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2026 Mayor's State of the City
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Mayor Norton, joined by City, Olmsted County and Rochester Public Schools
leaders, will reflect on the past year and share priorities and initiatives for 2026.
The event will also feature the City’s annual Year in Review video highlighting key
accomplishments and milestones from 2025.
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('city state', 'city', 'key')
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Dec 16, 2025 09:30 AM
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Dec 2025 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting
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Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
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Dec 11, 2025 07:30 AM
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4Q 2025 County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership (HAPP)
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1. Welcome
2. Youth LGBTQIA2S+ Coalition Talor Gray and Katie Hackman, OCPHS
3. CHAP Newsletter Discussion All
4. Core Agency Updates CHAP Core Group
5. Community Announcements and Sharing
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('CHNA', 'Diversity', 'LGBTQ+', 'Health', 'key')
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Dec 10, 2025 12:00 PM
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Equity Alliance Equity Series Looking Back, Moving Forward: Equity Series Reflections
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In this year-end Equity Series episode, organizations share the key insights that
shaped their equity work over the past year.
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('city', 'rps', 'dmc', 'diversity', 'key', 'community engagement', 'Education')
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Dec 10, 2025 10:00 AM
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Rochester Housing Alliance December 2025
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Cumulative Impacts & Housing Rulemaking Process:
Upcoming Opportunity for Community Input
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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('RAF', 'housing', 'governance', 'openbeam', 'key')
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Dec 07, 2025 03:00 PM
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WE ARE HOME Solidarity Potluck
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Sunday: WE ARE HOME Solidarity Potluck
On Sunday, come together from 3-4pm at 125 LIVE for WE ARE HOME, an event of solidarity, storytelling, and shared food. Hear from Rochester Somali community speakers, celebrate Somali culture and contributions, and join us in affirming that Minnesota is all of our home. Bring a dish and your voice as we gather in unity and pride.
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('Culture', 'ISAIAH', 'Diversity', 'key')
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Dec 04, 2025 05:30 PM
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Forum and Discussion on ‘Democracy Innovations for Better Public Meetings’ (Date changed to Dec 4)
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The event will provide residents the opportunity to learn more about
the Democracy Innovations for Better Public Meetings project and provide
feedback. This project is designed to make public meetings more engaging while
strengthening connections between community members and local government.
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('key', 'governance')
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Nov 18, 2025 09:30 AM
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Nov 2025 Mayor's International Relations Committee Meeting
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Coordinate the Sister Cities Program; support international affairs in the city; provide a welcoming and supportive climate for international residents
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('Diversity', 'global', 'governance', 'culture', 'key', 'education')
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